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FFF: Big Hairy Goal for 2022


So many of you have asked me what my big Hairy goal will be..

Well, the suspense is over…

To recap:

In 2019, my big hairy goal was to run my FIRST MARATHON. And I ran the NYC Marathon! In 2020, before the pandemic, I planned to run ONE half marathon EACH MONTH. I ran 3 live races but had to run 6 half marathons virtually due to all races being cancelled. In 2021, unfortunately the Pandemic continued. Even though racing opportunities started opening up, I never felt that I would be able to achieve a BIG goal.

For 2022, this is what I said it would NOT be:

  • run streak
  • triathlon
  • ultra
  • BQ
  • Ragnar race
  • obstacle race
  • 50 state challenge
  • online certification courses

In that same post, I wrote about why it’s important to have a BIG goal.

So my 2022 goal is:

Run a SUB 2:27 half marathon!!

qualifying times for the NYC Marathon and Half Marathon

Why sub-2:27?

So I can qualify to run the NYC Marathon and NYC Half Marathon..

To give you some background, I ran SUB 2:12 for half marathons in 2018 (Brooklyn HM) and in 2019 (H2H HM).  So I did qualify for the NYC Marathon and NYC Half Marathon in 2019 (which I ran) and in 2020 (when the races didn’t happen).

Since then my half marathon times have slowed down considerably.

Here are my 2021 half marathon times:

    • 2:35:58
    • 2:22:51
    • 2:20:57
    • 2:16:05
    • 2:19:21

But the good news is that I will be 70 in 2023.

That means that in 2022, I need to run one certified half marathon SUB 2:27!!

With running, I take nothing for granted.  I am not confident that it will happen. My legs are not getting any younger. My feet still have issues. But at least I will give it a shot.

So why this goal:

1.It will help me stay consistent with my running and even make improvements.

Even if I don’t meet that goal, I will be a better runner.

almost 19 minutes faster in Oct. 2021 than Feb. 2021.

And even if I do, there’s no guarantee that I will get in anyway.

But as they say, the journey is what is important.

Bring on those LONG runs…

2. There is no other marathon that I want to run.

I know that because I’ve already run it. It was amazing in every way.

And it’s nearby and hopefully friends will come to cheer me on again.

I’d also like to run the half marathon again. When I ran it in 2019, I was recovering from a calf injury. And I never have been selected through the lottery.

I enjoyed it but I was a little nervous that I would re-injure my calf.

3. The old adage: “Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained.”

And you never know unless you try.  This gives me a number to shoot for.

And that’s something that I rarely do.  My race goals are usually “Just Finish!”

So I may crack under the pressure. Or my feet may give out.

4. Carpe Diem.

You never know what the future will bring. I have friends who have died before they hit 70.

I have no idea how long I will be able to run and how much longer I will be able to run 13.1 miles let alone 26.2.

5. Can you think of a better way to celebrate reaching age 70?

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Happy Running! What do you think of my BIG goal? Do you have one for 2022? Please share.

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25 thoughts on “FFF: Big Hairy Goal for 2022”

  2. What a great goal for you for your big birthday. I know you can do ii. It will keep you consistent and help to make you a better runner for sure. Looking forward to following along as you crush it! PS that chart was depressing at any age

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  4. I’m quite sure that you can do it. I know nothing is a given, but just looking at your half times for this year, there is only one that wouldn’t have been at this goal. Of course that doesn’t guarantee entry these days, but on the bright side, right now, there are still less people signing up for races.

    Good luck!

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  6. I think it’s a great, and I love that you led with “1.It will help me stay consistent with my running and even make improvements.” since that should be the main reason behind any goal. I will cheer you on for the NYC Half or full. I’m done with both of those, but look forward to a 2022 race together.

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  10. An excellent goal! I have a goal for 2023 which is to run the Reykjavik Marathon again, so 2022 will be about consolidation, strength and getting my broken finger sorted out. Best of luck with yours!

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